Job Details

Camera Image Sensor Digital Design Engineer Lead

San Diego, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 08, 2024

Role Number: 200570692

Are you a leader and want to apply your engineering background to make big things happen? Can you influence, connect, get results and communicate effectively? Can you deliver on a predictable and dynamic schedule?

The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom sensor silicon for all mobile products including iPhone, iPod, and AppleTV. We have an extraordinary opportunity for senior level engineers to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies.

We are looking for a remarkable Mixed Signal Designer with analog design experience to work with multi-functional teams and external vendors to define, develop and productize the next generation of CMOS image sensor solutions. This position focuses specifically on all major blocks of an image sensor ASIC including ADCs, pixel array control, bias and reference circuits, digital control, and overall sensor integration into a camera system.

Description

As a Sensor Digital Designer you will own the specification and verification of sensor digital signal processing and many aspects of sensor interfaces, you will be:

• Collaborating with global sensor suppliers to develop and evaluate new sensors

• Collaborate with sensor designers in analyzing digital micro-architecture and embedded sub-systems

• Detailing and communicating your results to multi-functional engineering teams

• Working with the internal customer teams to evaluate the contribution of the sensor to system performance

• Working with collaborators to assure that sufficient and correct verification/testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of digital design experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use industry standard ASIC design tools

• Experience with modern design verification techniques in mixed signal environments

• Multi-disciplinary understanding of EE, CE, and Physics principles is a plus

• Experience with image sensor technologies is a plus

• Ability to work closely with others in a very multi-functional team environment

• Ability to detail and present your results across collaborators

• Ability to drive, influence and lead technical engagements

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $157,000 and $278,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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